captivated
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Europa has captivated scientists for decades because a vast ocean of liquid water may be concealed beneath its frozen surface.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
What it all means, I can only guess, but I was captivated by Mr. Refn’s psyche-mining imagery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
The Puerto Rican rapper captivated a star-studded crowd of about 50,000 on the first of two sold-out nights in Tottenham, with a celebration of Central and South American culture, communities - and even the climate.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Only moments ago, he had been looking at the Giant Do-Nut menu, captivated by the glossy pictures of food and the dazzling descriptions that accompanied the pictures.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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